1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. ripe, mashed bananas (2 or 3 bananas)
1 3/4 c. quick oatmeal
1/2 c. nuts (optional)
3/4 c. raisins (optional)

Cream togetherr 1 cup sugar and 3/4 cup shortening. Sift togethe flour, soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon and add to sugar mixture. Add egg, mashed bananas, quick oats and (or) raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan immediately. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.